Fiber Optics
Bandwidth IG expands fiber network by 170 miles in Greater Atlanta
Bandwidth IG (BIG), a growing provider of purpose-built fiber infrastructure, has launched a 170-mile expansion to its fiber network in the Greater Atlanta area. The expansion will double BIG's fiber footprint, increasing its total coverage in Georgia to over 330 miles.
IQ Fiber acquires ThinkBig to expand fiber-optics across Chesapeake Bay region
IQ Fiber, a Jacksonville, Florida based provider of 100% fiber-optic internet service, announces it has completed the acquisition of ThinkBig Networks, LLC, a Maryland-based 100% fiber-optic internet service provider.
Crown Electrokinetics secures $8M in fiber optic purchase orders for Oregon region
Crown Electrokinetics has announced that its Fiber Optics division has been issued multiple Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) purchase orders with an approximate value of $8 million by a leading regional fiber-optic internet provider, further broadening its footprint in Oregon.
Gigapower’s Arizona fiber rollout linked to infrastructure damage, CWA report says
In Mesa, Arizona, where Gigapower began fiber deployment in early 2023, subcontractors have reportedly caused over 40 underground utility hits, including damages to electric, gas, water, and telecommunications lines, totaling more than $135,000 in repairs.
Fiber Broadband Association, Frontier study estimates $3 trillion value in U.S. fiber deployment
Frontier, in partnership with the Fiber Broadband Associated (FBA), today published a new study that finds deploying fiber in the U.S. could generate an estimated $3.24 trillion in economic impact by increasing housing values, lifting average household income and creating jobs.
Underground fire disrupts fiber optic networks, closes key Baltimore facilities
An underground fire in downtown Baltimore led to a manhole explosion and disrupted critical fiber optic networks over the weekend, affecting thousands.
Tachus Fiber celebrates 50,000 customers on 3,000-mile network in North Houston
Tachus has grown rapidly over the last five years to offer lightning-fast and incredibly reliable broadband services to more than 160,000 homes and businesses in a vast arc across the North Houston communities of Atascocita, Conroe, Huffman, Humble, Kingwood, Porter, Willis, and The Woodlands with current construction ongoing in the other Houston area communities.
IQ Fiber to deploy fiber optic network in Georgia on over $50 million investment
IQ Fiber's expansion into Savannah marks its third major market, following successful deployments in the Jacksonville and Gainesville, Florida metro areas.
Ripple Fiber to expand fiber optic service to 60,000 Michigan residents
Ripple Fiber anticipates the start of construction to take place in the coming months and aims to begin launching service for over 60,000 Wayne County residents by 2025, while continuing to actively explore expansion opportunities in the surrounding area. This milestone marks Ripple Fiber’s entrance into the Midwest region.
altafiber expands Northeast Ohio fiber optic network to 100,000 new addresses
The regional fiber broadband expansion plan in Summit, Portage, Geauga, and Cuyahoga Counties includes Tallmadge, Kent, Hudson, Twinsburg, Solon, Streetsboro, Stow, Aurora, and other surrounding communities. Plans are being finalized to expand to additional communities in Northeast Ohio as well.
Fermaca Networks finds critical sponsor for first phase of Mexican fiber optic route
The Phase 1 route will run fully underground, parallel to existing natural gas systems in some sections, and will follow highway routes in others, aiming at optimizing asset security and performance.
Arelion connects Mexico’s top digital hub to underground fiber network amid expansion
This network expansion reduces the risk of service outages and improves customer experiences, supporting content localization in Querétaro. This new route also offers end-to-end connectivity on Arelion's fiber backbone to markets such as Northern Virginia, Silicon Valley, Dallas and Atlanta.
Frontier to expand fiber broadband network across California with over $23 million in grants
The three grants from the California Public Utility Commission will enable the company to expand its fiber-optic network in San Bernardino and Riverside counties.
Alaska Communications to extend 9,100-mile fiber network with $390 million infrastructure financing
Alaska Communications is currently developing a network that spans 9,100 miles of fiber, connecting business and wholesale customers throughout the state. The company has plans to further extend its critical infrastructure to enhance connectivity in Alaska.
Siksika Nation selects Cross Cut Directional Boring for fiber optic rollout
Cross Cut Directional Boring LTD has been selected as the contractor for the project, which includes building a backbone network and installing residential service cables. Vacuum excavator trucks will be used to locate existing underground utilities.
Lumos to build over 1,300 miles of fiber optic network in Kentucky with $150 million investment
Through Lumos’ 100% Fiber-Optic Internet, the following communities in Louisville and Jefferson County will have access to the internet with equally fast upload and download speeds: Jeffersontown, Saint Matthews, Shively, Lyndon, Middletown, Douglas Hills, Hurstbourne, Prospect, Graymoor-Devondale, Anchorage and other areas in the Louisville Metro.
Kinetic launches investigation into underground fiber optic cable theft in Hazard, Ky.
Preliminary assessments suggest that the vandalism took place Aug. 8-9, affecting fiber-optic infrastructure that supports local communications services. The incident not only disrupted communication but also posed safety risks to the community by limiting access to emergency services and other vital operations that rely on constant connectivity.
Fiber Broadband Association launches new state broadband office membership program
The Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) announced a new membership program for State Broadband Offices. Open to all state and territory broadband offices, this program includes access to FBA research, events, and the OpTIC Path™ fiber optic technician training program, as well as networking and social events.
Urgent need to recruit 180,000 workers to complete federal- and state-funded broadband networks, study finds
The study suggests that 28,000 more broadband construction workers and 30,000 more broadband technician workers are needed to execute the planned federal and state broadband funding. Moreover, the research predicts that an additional 119,200 workers will be needed over the next 10 years to compensate for retirement.
Report: Fiber broadband is “paramount” to achieving zero carbon footprint
With fiber’s ability to scale to nearly unlimited bandwidth speeds, transitioning networks from HFC to fiber provides a far more sustainable option now and for decades to come. CSPs consider many factors when overbuilding an existing network with fiber, and the reduction in electricity consumption and overall carbon footprint are additional considerations.
Lumen, Corning partner to tackle data center AI workloads with “substantial” fiber optic deal
The rapid advancement of generative artificial intelligence requires at least 10 times more fiber connections within data centers, as well as a robust fiber network to transmit information between these data hubs. With this agreement, Lumen reserves 10% of Corning’s global fiber capacity for each of the next two years.
Fiber Broadband Association research highlights importance of streamlining underground locate process amid workforce dilemma
Operators must take necessary precautions to prevent damage to utilities, ensure utility services remain intact, and prevent serious injury to telecommunications installation teams and residents.
Washington state approves $21 million for emergency sewer and stormwater repairs
The Washington State Public Works Board recently approved $21 million for critical infrastructure projects, including emergency sewer and stormwater repairs, in 10 communities.
Lumos to build 2,000 miles of fiber optic network in Ohio with $230 million investment
Lumos announced its expansion into the state of Ohio with a $230 million investment to build nearly 2,000 miles of its 100% Fiber Optic network, providing homes and small businesses in Mahoning and Trumbull County with access to life-changing internet.
T-Mobile to expand fiber broadband infrastructure footprint with $4.9 billion Metronet acquisition
T-Mobile will have full responsibility for residential customer acquisition and support, leveraging its differentiated retail, marketing, brand and service model, and will utilize Metronet’s deep digital and fiber infrastructure expertise to expand to more households with fiber broadband services. Metronet will focus on build plans, network engineering and design, network deployment, and customer installation.
GoNetspeed connects over 4,800 customers to fiber optic network in Massachusetts
Through this deployment, Ludlow is the second Massachusetts community that is equipped with GoNetspeed’s high-speed internet access, providing access to 100% fiber internet to more than 4,800 homes and businesses.
Bluebonnet Fiber, USDA partner to expand underground broadband infrastructure in South Texas
Bluebonnet Fiber has announced a new partnership with USDA to complete pre-construction efforts for the installation of underground fiber optic cables to expand broadband access in Duval, Frio, Jim Hogg, La Salle, and Zavala counties.
Kinetic to bury over five miles of fiber optic infrastructure following devastating Iowa tornado
This investment will add to the already existing 10,600 ft (about 2 miles) of Kinetic fiber optic cable in the area. Kinetic's Iowa-based fiber network, about 12,400 miles, is 16 times larger than the total length of Iowa's 782 miles of federal interstates.
Maine to expand fiber broadband workforce with Fiber Broadband Association’s OpTIC Path program
The course will train the skilled fiber technicians needed to expand local networks and connect Maine communities to high-performance fiber broadband services. The OpTIC Path program also delivers important opportunities to graduates, enabling them to enter a professional industry with long-term value.
Metronet to fund Loves Park, Ill., fiber optic network with $9 million investment
Construction activities began earlier this month, with the first customers beginning to receive service this fall. Metronet vehicles will be seen around the city, installing fiber-optic cable on telephone poles and underground.
- OSHA cites Florida contractors for trench safety violations at sewer and excavation sites
- Biden-Harris administration invests $849 million in aging water infrastructure, drought resilience
- Texas contractor penalized by OSHA for repeated trench safety violations
- West Virginia approves $67 million for water, sewer projects
- Mark Boyer named 2025 MVP of underground infrastructure industry